starter

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Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan shared some words of encouragement with the catcher and patted him on the back.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

With Raphinha sidelined through injury, Rashford has stepped up as a starter when needed.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“Hitters are able to be more selective if they think it’s going to even be close, because they have the ability to challenge it,” Washington Nationals starter Zack Littell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Tables were covered with partially eaten starter salads and half-eaten bread rolls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

“Calm down, Shayla. You just need to be patient and focus. Block everything out and just wait for the starter pistol.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée